The event takes place Sept. 22 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, near Tokyo. It’s expected to air on FXX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass, though the fight card and bout order haven’t been finalized.

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Gomi, a 38-year-old Japanese fighter, turned pro 19 years ago and reigned as a PRIDE and Shooto champion during a storied career. However, he’s struggled in the UFC, where despite some memorable appearances, he’s currently in a four-fight skid following losses to Myles Jury, Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller and Jon Tuck – all via stoppage. He hasn’t posted a victory since edging Isaac Vallie-Flagg via decision in a “Fight of the Night” performance at UFC 172 in 2014.

“The Fireball Kid” now meets Kim, a 28-year-old from South Korea who made his pro debut more than a decade ago with his longtime Spirit MC home. After suffering knockout losses to Dominique Steele and Marco Polo Reyes (in a “Fight of the Night”) in his first two UFC fights, the lanky 155-pounder picked up his long-awaited first UFC victory after edging Brendan O’Reilly on the scorecards in December. Kim’s subsequent booking against Thibault Gouti in June was scrapped on fight day when his opponent fell ill.